Virat Kohli’s stellar 76-run innings off 59 balls propelled India to a record-breaking total in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa in Barbados. His half-century, along with Axar Patel’s crucial 47, helped India reach 176/7 in the first innings.
Axar Patel and Virat Kohli set a new record for the highest partnership for India in a T20 World Cup final, surpassing the previous record held by Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh. The duo added 72 runs for the fourth wicket during the final against South Africa in Barbados.
Rishabh Pant became the first Indian batter to be dismissed for a duck in a T20 World Cup final, falling victim to Keshav Maharaj in the 2024 final against South Africa. This early dismissal put India under pressure early in the match.
The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) has pledged strong support for the under-18 women’s team after they were unfairly excluded from the Asian Championship. The BFI president, Aadhav Arjuna, expressed disappointment at the discriminatory decision and promised exposure tournaments, scholarships, and professionalized national championships to empower the future of Indian women’s basketball.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Arunachal Pradesh, predicting extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected across Northwest and Northeast India over the next 4-5 days. Other regions, including Delhi, Mumbai, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Central India, are also expected to experience heavy rainfall in the coming days.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian to lead his team to ICC finals across all formats. He joins New Zealand’s Kane Williamson as the only captains to achieve this milestone. This feat comes as India faces South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final in Barbados.
Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp’s resilient batting performance frustrated India’s bowlers on the second day of the one-off Test in Chennai, leaving the hosts with a mountain to climb in the final two days. India declared their innings at 603/6, setting a daunting target for South Africa. Luus and Kapp’s 93-run partnership, punctuated by calculated batting and a stubborn defense, wore down the Indian attack and put the visitors in a strong position.
This news roundup covers key stories including surging foreign portfolio investor inflows into India, heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts for Mumbai and Delhi, India’s cricket match against South Africa, and the latest developments in the CBI case involving Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Experts at the second national paediatric stroke conclave in Bengaluru highlighted the alarming lack of awareness about paediatric stroke in India, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. They emphasized the need for increased awareness and better infrastructure to address this critical issue.
The recent monsoon season in India has highlighted safety concerns at several airports, with multiple canopy collapses attributed to heavy rainfall. These incidents have raised questions about the structural integrity of airport facilities and the pace of infrastructure development in the country.
